Edexcel International A Level Economics — Revision Notes & Past Papers
Free Pearson Edexcel International A Level Economics (XEC11 IAS / YEC11 IAL) revision notes, worked examples, AI-marked practice and past papers — mapped to the full unit-based syllabus for the 2026 exam cohort.
What is Edexcel International A Level Economics?
What is Edexcel International A Level Economics?
Pearson Edexcel International A Level Economics (XEC11 IAS / YEC11 IAL) is a modular, unit-based qualification for international centres, with 100% external assessment and no coursework. The IAS covers Units 1-2 and the full IAL covers Units 1-4, progressing from markets and macroeconomic performance to business behaviour and developments in the global economy. Each written unit mixes multiple-choice, short-answer, data-response and extended essay questions.
Assessment
| Paper | Total marks | Duration | Style of questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | 80 marks | 1h 45 | Written exam — Markets in action |
| Unit 2 | 80 marks | 1h 45 | Written exam — Macroeconomic performance and policy |
| Unit 3 | 80 marks | 2h | Written exam — Business behaviour |
| Unit 4 | 80 marks | 2h | Written exam — Developments in the global economy |
IAS (XEC11) = Units 1-2; full IAL (YEC11) = Units 1-4. Each unit is 80 marks. Units 1-2 are 1h 45; Units 3-4 are 2h. Each unit weights 50% of the IAS / 25% of the IAL. 100% external; no coursework. IAS graded a-e; IAL graded A*-E.
Source: Edexcel International A Level Economics specification
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